#atplc Archive
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Thursday October 13, 2016
Hey, hey, hey crew! Time for intros! Tell us who you are and where you are joining us from tonight.
Hey, hey, hey crew! Time for intros! Tell us who you are and where you are joining us from tonight.
Hello It from Can't wait to what has in store for us
Student teacher from Concordia College, MN!
Student Teacher from Concordia College Moorhead, MN
Hello! Kathy from Kyle, TX!
Welcome, Samantha! Thanks for jumping in!
You crack me up! Thanks for jumping in Jay!
Mike from Indiana. Ready to roll.
Welcome, Callie! Glad you could jump in!
Chris Denny in California, ready for the chat
Hi Kathy! Great to have you here!
Welcome, Molly! Miss you my friend!
Patrick, HS Math Chair from Long Island, NY
Hi Chris! Thanks for joining us tonight
Hi Patrick! Thanks for jumping in!
First question is coming up in one minute!
A1: I'm a fan of twitter and sm. That's for the unaccustomed (not dirty), I make sure we are out there every day
A1: We tell our story through our hashtag, Facebook, Instagram and starting to use Snapchat.
Social media is a great start to telling your story
Blogs, websites, anything creative that your students can do to tell their own story
A:1 share photos of learning that is happening for Ss and adults!
A1: Showcase all the positive contributions Ss and staff make to making school a better place. Reward and publicly praise the good
A1: We also are sure to keep the newsletters going in the middle grades via
A1: I make weekly newletters using https://t.co/DRonxOOnQX and share using videos and pictures. I want everyone to see great stuff
A1: I make weekly newletters using https://t.co/7QeXxcMDwj and share using videos and pictures. I want everyone to see great stuff
Agreed! Anything to get the word out and honor student choice!
Hi all! Trevor from Victoria, BC 🇨🇦 HS English teacher and author. My first so be gently!
A1) From the heart Our Ps love FBvhttps://www.facebook.com/Lincoln-Elementary-School-1406856406288501/?ref=bookmarks
LOVE to see pictures of what is happening in classrooms! Breaks down the walls and lets the world peek in to the awesome!
A1: we tell our story through our blogs (T as well as Ss), my Twitter acct as well as our school's
You want to be able to get your story out to more than just Ps; community, other schools, etc.
Exactly! Celebrating is so huge to building that collaborative culture necessary for a true PLC!
Being a student teacher, I'm not positive about all the social media the school does. I think we post pictures on FB, Insta, Twitter
Sharing a brain again my friend!
Exactly! Shares learning with community and showcases Ss!
I also like using 2 b transparent.We put all of our flipped staff meetings, volunteer training, etc. https://t.co/Tc8qMdKxXe
love the digital story via images!
Loved how you showcased your trip to DC through social media!
A1: If you aren't telling your story, the question would be, "Who is?"
Can also post class projects via You Tube.
Blogging is a medium that is starting to take off in our school too. Love how it gives a voice to all!
yes me too! Forgot that one!
JN LOVE the idea of putting staff PD on
A2: school hashtag helps community search & find tweets (updates) on activities
A2: Anyone can find or search for "your story" through the hashtag. I have been using them in my blog posts too.
A2: hashtags for districts, schools, & classes are great to help Ss & our community see learning. Transparency is incredibly powerful
The school hashtags promote networking and publicity for the public to create a sense of community!
A2: My Ts w/Twitter accounts also use our hashtag. Helps document/share the work of our school. Everyone contributes to the story.
Q2: A common thread and 21st century way for community and school to come together to show school's success
are easily searchable and call out specific topics or places. School hashtag can then vary for different areas
A1: Using FB, Twitter and Instagram has been a plus. Additionally, we have done a weekly newsletter. A spot in the local paper.
A2: Benefits would be that you would be able to share your school's story globally as long as you promote the hashtag
Right...the world may be a bit off-kilter now! HA!
Our teachers have commented that it makes us feel so much more connected! https://t.co/Mo5CYuOJD0
The school hashtags promote networking and publicity for the public to create a sense of community!
Parents can even see what we are focusing on!
A2: Building staff community by opening a window into each other's practice. We also posta hashtag feed on our school webpage
It cultivates school pride ... and pride is a great motivator. Awesomeness breeds awesomeness. https://t.co/KolIgWkV91
A2: We also hold staff chats via our hashtag. Great reflection and all voices can be "heard."
Interesting concept-would get all teachers involved in the conversation
A2: We have projected in our lobby with all of the tweets to our hashtag being projected.
A2: it also helps us weave digital citizenship into our teaching & the type of voice we use when online
A3: Biggest advice is to just start by lurking. That's how I started. Eventually got comfy to join Twitter chats
A2: We are hoping to get our campus connected on Twitter with a hashtag!
Our school # is and our district is ....These allow an easy way for stakeholders to follow your tweets!
A3: I try and show them the benefit and power of being connected via Twitter. So much of the world at your fingertips!
A2: Using a school # boosted morale, as well as making it easier for people to follow us. T's r using in their emails.
Me too! I also had a that helped get me through my first chat, right ? https://t.co/CtvMzDDTmj
A3: Biggest advice is to just start by lurking. That's how I started. Eventually got comfy to join Twitter chats
A2 Easy to follow on Tweetdeck,Ss love being advertised on their school's Tweetbeam, share what's behind the walls, community sharing
PLEASE!!! I am having such a hard time with this! I am new to twitter and don't really know how to use it! haha :)
Yes, how can we help with Twitter? She should know the importance twitter can have! :)
- The concept of digital citizenship really authenticates.
I love the "proud" part of those hashtags! https://t.co/rzlB1teNsX
Our school # is and our district is ....These allow an easy way for stakeholders to follow your tweets!
A3: Last week we had a "Friday Challenge:" every teacher try to tweet once with the school hashtag. It was a good thing.
Social Media as a TOOL, not the enemy.
Share images of learning & tell your story
A3: I'm putting together a twitter challenge, showcase tweets at faculty learning, get S's involved to share everyone's story!
Thanks kids- you're getting me through mine
Welcome, friend! Glad you could join us!
I think it's harder with older teachers that are reluctant to use Twitter / technology in general
Yes, Tweetdeck a great tool to help manage chats and Twitter in general!
I send out a weekly Twitter challenge to staff. "Follow three educators," "Search a hashtag," "Retweet one of your colleagues"
A3: Ts need to model risk taking which might lead to great results. Great growth always occurs outside the comfort zone
Absolutely. Some ts don't know what twitter adds to their class. To them it is one more thing.
Good idea! We can try this, . https://t.co/UWAMYoakT4
A3: Last week we had a "Friday Challenge:" every teacher try to tweet once with the school hashtag. It was a good thing.
WOOHOO! Congrats! https://t.co/4HHlGgLEUB
A3: Last week we had a "Friday Challenge:" every teacher try to tweet once with the school hashtag. It was a good thing.
A3: We have an awesome teacher leader that tweets out a daily challenge to our hashtag!
A3 I teach this workshop & share the Tackk via website,too. It walks them through the steps & why Edus tweet. https://t.co/fsY9kOhJ6X
A3 I teach this workshop & share the Tackk via website,too. It walks them through the steps & why Edus tweet. https://t.co/8dKm2i4Cda
discussions and sharing can occur at any time, any place!!
A4: all are contributing to story, everyone has a voice, supports growth
A4: any time there is a level platform to share voice and empower teacher autonomy I think a collaborative culture is created
A4: Hashtags usually have a common thread, as school, subject, interest. Sharing ideas makes ideas bigger and better
Q3) When I started on , I would also gain interest (or sometimes eyerolls) by saying, "Last night on twitter, I learned..."
A4: You can bring together groups from around the world, not just local and build collaboration across classrooms/schools/teachers
A4: 2 yrs ago we started . Now it's being used in Ss social media. We can create our story with storify. Powerful
Funny I still get that and from other admins too https://t.co/qJXmdCoJQr
Q3) When I started on , I would also gain interest (or sometimes eyerolls) by saying, "Last night on twitter, I learned..."
A3: Start small, try a little, wait a little, try a little more, wait a little more. LOL...Or just jump in and muck around.
I learned to stop saying my source was Twitter
That is amazing, Tammy! ! https://t.co/oTDvvfYRZW
A4: 2 yrs ago we started . Now it's being used in Ss social media. We can create our story with storify. Powerful
I see other great happenings with Ts and Ss and I think about trying new things. Some spark other ideas completely unrelated.
Not a big deal if you don't know what you're doing. You can always ask someone on Twitter for help https://t.co/dKWL1eOGUi
A3: Start small, try a little, wait a little, try a little more, wait a little more. LOL...Or just jump in and muck around.
A4: Anytime a platform is created where all stakeholders can have a voice, you've enhanced your collaborative culture
Yes! I just dove in head first!
It's being printed on T-shirts and used on parade floats. Entire community is
Exactly! I couldn't agree more...great network of educators looking to support others!
A4: Anytime a platform is created where all stakeholders can have a voice, you've enhanced your collaborative culture
A4: Hashtag is all about collaboration. You are calling out to others to join you in learing and sharing
I was a lurker until tonight. The info from lurking was invaluable, but I felt it was time I started contributing.
A Connected Culture:
Rely on teacher leaders| Principal nurtures and supports
- care
- communication
-collaboration
- celebration
A4 It knocks the walls down so all can see instructional awesomeness in the other classes & encourages others to take risks, too.
That's how I felt but I needed to be active to learn from others and hope that others might learn from me
Lurking is learning in the shadows.
Thanks for sharing, ! Only had a few minutes to drop in!!
Agreed! Everyone championing around the same mission! https://t.co/VNVqgp3ftg
A4: Hashtag is all about collaboration. You are calling out to others to join you in learing and sharing
A4: If you are putting out positive stories, everyone gets to help tell the story of your great work. A united voice!
"This is the 21st century, teachers! we don't use leeches and typewriters anymore!" ~
Way to kick it up a notch and pushing yourself!
Does anyone struggle with this in a community of poverty. FB seems to be the place of comfort
You may not out there in Ohio, but in NJ, we go old school buddy https://t.co/PZ0MeC0aTS
"This is the 21st century, teachers! we don't use leeches and typewriters anymore!" ~
A5: One of the easiest would be to create Twitter PD and use the school hashtag as a motivator
Sometimes, its about knowing your culture, or knowing your culture and taking baby steps.
A5: we have a district hashtag to broaden PLNs & inspire collaborative inquiry. It's been incredibly powerful for Ts & Ps
Our families/community are mainly on FB and Insta...we post there as well. https://t.co/UeL1an5m32
Does anyone struggle with this in a community of poverty. FB seems to be the place of comfort
A5: It's a great way to back channel around a topic,share ideas, discover relevance. The # can be a formatiove assessment of learning
A5: We have for Ts during some of our PD time. Our hashtag is a powerful way to share the learning.
A5: I share resources I find on twitter all the time. I tell people about them, or to look in my likes/favorites! Great to share!
A5 Sharing Google slides, tackks, resources to the district #, Twitter treasure-hunt, Video reflections. PD everyday. ❤️ using
I think different communities like diff tools. You can document and share on twitter, then storify & share through FB
A5: easy way to connect with all staff of the district instead of always communicating with your grade level
love Beth. You should really look at my book for more inquiry scaffolding
A5: PD is enhanced w/ collaboration, support, active learning & feedback
I also keep forgetting about the power of Youtube. Everyone seems to love that site!
Love the idea of having a PD hashtag you can share PD resources through! https://t.co/0JcHdCz7tG
A5 Sharing Google slides, tackks, resources to the district #, Twitter treasure-hunt, Video reflections. PD everyday. ❤️ using
I love checking out our district hashtag to see what is going on in other schools. It unites us!
A6: Of course...my most favorite is our school's ! Our staff do an amazing job showcasing the each day!
A6 ! Such an inspiring school, so many great things happening there. Check it out.
Or, even more authentic, take a short video w/your phone & share it out...I sent some video directions to Ps
You better be ready for the tomorrow morning, !
My college's because it informs me about news and I like to see pictures that people have posted about campus activities
A6: I tend to use TweetDeck to follow . I find a lot of good ideas that way
Thank YOU for all you do to inspire us and make us a better place for our Ss! https://t.co/fBksSApJjt
A6 ! Such an inspiring school, so many great things happening there. Check it out.
I have also found several new hashtags to follow based on a couple of Twitter chats that I have been involved in today
A6: That chat is always amazing-learn tons & great networking. Of course, my schools hashtag.I love telling a great story.
Q6 Fun, engaging student-led, design thinking at all ages, leadership awesomeness, ❤️our tribe
Yes, and Both awesome as well!
A6: was 1 of the 1st I ever followed on Tweetdeck. I am constantly inspired by educators willing to kick it up a notch for Ss!
a6: - highly engaging and energetic chat - middle level educators sharing ideas!
this is Concordia's motto: Becoming Responsibly Engaged In The World.
A6: I also love following conference or event hashtags. It's like I'm at all the sessions at once!
SO glad you could join us! Hope you have a great !
A6 wanna be like leadership tips crazy,awesome ideas Keep learning real
A6: and have been big culture shifters as well!
I was gonna say the same thing about was just as good though!
A6: I also have to give a shout out to my crew! Love this community of risk-taking leaders!
Oh yes! Almost forgot ! LOVE that one. Awesome for promoting positive start to the week! https://t.co/4bA26s9dO3
A6: and have been big culture shifters as well!
Missed most of the tonight but I am excited to start following !
A7: I haven't really thought about using hashtags in this way, but after this Twitter chat, I think I will start looking at it more
A7 sold me on how a hashtag can bring a school together. In general, hashtags are great to find your edu tribe.
Agree with you on that scene, Pal!
As of right now I am learning there are many more ways to communicate effectively with others.
A7. When I saw your question I just had to drop in and mention how much changed my life. Sad to see it go
A7:I'm continually learning. If I have 5 minutes, I'm learning, if I have 60 minutes,I'm learning. Amazing PLN! Great to be connected
A7:It has given me people who are like minded to share ideas with.It has given me people differing opinions to have discussions with
A7: has truly pushed me to be better each day. Always asking what if and why not!
It's been real PLN peeps but must jet!🚀Just got home. Thanks . So excited about fun times tomorrow w/ at !
A7 As a tech coach there aren't a whole lot of people around I can talk with, and gives me the PLN I need
A7 Seeing Ts discussing ways to improve their classrooms reassures me that we're in good hands
a6 I'm thinking a more succinct answer may be to the Q how hasn't it?
Learning there are more ways to communitcate, and way more people to communicate and share ideas with!
Thank you! That inspiration is mutual, my friend! https://t.co/c5uy49PH0R
A7: has truly pushed me to be better each day. Always asking what if and why not!
#'s have allowed me to find relevant information with ease.
A7: It's because of hashtags and the people who follow them that I've become a better educator and met many amazing people
Agreed! https://t.co/jBSbGBOO8d
A7 sold me on how a hashtag can bring a school together. In general, hashtags are great to find your edu tribe.
So true!! https://t.co/yFT5Bns1k0
A7:It has given me people who are like minded to share ideas with.It has given me people differing opinions to have discussions with
24-7 and even in your PJ's! Love it!
I have found that even 2-3 minutes on your Twitter #'s can give you some juice to get through the day.
Thanks for leading the chat tonight! Quite effective.
One of my favorite posters!
Loved it! Thank you for your contributions! Have an amazing Friday!
sorry to join on the tail end of this chat. Nice to reflect on aspects of Twitter that have made such a huge impact.
Thanks for a great chat!!
I can do that - challenge on!
Love this way of thinking
So glad you could join us, Meredith! Always love learning with you!
This is the advice I give all our new Ts and unbelievers. We've had some converts this year
Thank YOU for your contributions! Have an Friday!
When is the next ? I am new to this chat. I stumbled on this b/c of
Hi Chris! It is every Thursday from 8-9pm CST. So glad you could join us!
Great chat ! Sorry I missed most of it, my girls were rioting about bedtime. Always fun chatting with… https://t.co/geqc2LKL81
Haha...I stumbled onto it too!
